Monroe Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Monroe Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Monroe Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Monroe Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Monroe Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Monroe Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1534 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 34% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Monroe Elementary School is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rogers Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Rogers Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 362 students10
0.5 miles
110 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 328-3300 0.5 K-5 362 - Colorado Springs Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Math: 6% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 523 students10
0.9 miles
4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900 0.9 6-8 523 - Colorado Springs Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 218 students10
0.9 miles
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 520-2701 0.9 6-12 218 - Colorado Springs Roosevelt Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 25%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 673 students10
0.9 miles
205 South Byron Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 637-0311 0.9 K-5 673 - Colorado Springs Twain Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 456 students10
1.3 miles
3402 East San Miguel Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7700 1.3 PK-5 456
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